Irish Water has celebrated World Wetlands Day with the completion of the construction phase of a new Integrated Constructed Wetland project in Lixnaw.
The project will provide wastewater treatment for the village of Lixnaw and is now entering a commissioning phase for the next 12 months.
The commissioning phase is required to allow the ICW system mature fully and for the plants and habitats within it to establish and function correctly.
An ICW is a sustainable, natural wastewater treatment system that is designed to look and function in a similar way to a natural wetland.
It is an environmentally friendly way to treat wastewater that will result in reduced operational and maintenance costs, as well as biodiversity creation, while also reducing energy consumption and carbon emissions.
The ICW project is being delivered in partnership with Kerry County Council. Irish Water is investing €2 million in the project.
